Matemática se aprende brincando?! Jogos Eletrônicos como uma possibilidade de Ensino

Esta dissertação tem como objetivo analisar a minha ação docente em aulas de matemática, que implicam a utilização de dois tipos de jogos eletrônicos em ambiente informatizado. Para tanto, foram observadas as ações e reações dos educandos ao utilizarem os jogos eletrônicos, a manifestação do pensamento, do raciocínio e de estratégias para a solução dos problemas encontrados. A metodologia desta pesquisa caracterizou-se pela natureza qualitativa - aos moldes da pesquisa-ação - numa modalidade narrativa, desenvolvendo-se pelas pesquisas bibliográficas e de campo. A coleta dos dados foi realizada por meio de entrevista semi-estruturada aplicada a nove sujeitos pertencentes a duas classes de 5ª série do ensino fundamental, em sua segunda fase. A análise dos resultados e das observações em sala de aula possibilitou concluir que os jogos, de uma maneira geral, e os eletrônicos, de forma específica, podem ser utilizados como ferramentas úteis no ensino da Matemática, proporcionando um aprendizado prazeroso, sob a orientação criteriosa do professor.

Du tout au rien:libre-choix et polarité negative

This monograph proposes a general model for the analysis of polysemy. The underspecified content of polysemic items produces interpretations in relation with characterised contextual indicators. This ternary set of schematic representations applies to the meaning organisation of French indefinite qui que ce soit ('any'). Universal positive readings, existential and opposition readings are generated by modalised predicate, a modalised proposition and syntactically adjoined functions. "Affective" contexts yield a negative polarity interpretation, the interpretation is generated through concessive reasoning, which explains how scalar values can be evoked by an item representing arbitrary selection. Such contextual reasoning and characterised contextual indicators are the two modes for the calculation of the contextual interpretation of polysemous items.

How do older people with sight loss manage their general health? A qualitative study

Purpose: Older people with sight loss experience a number of barriers to managing their health. The purpose of this qualitative study was to explore how older people with sight loss manage their general health and explore the techniques used and strategies employed for health management. Methods: Semi-structured face-to-face interviews were conducted with 30 participants. Interviews were audio-recorded, transcribed verbatim and analysed using thematic analysis. Results: Health management challenges experienced included: managing multiple health conditions; accessing information; engaging in health behaviours and maintaining wellbeing. Positive strategies included: joining support groups, clubs and societies; using low vision aids; seeking support from family and friends and accessing support through health and social care services. Conclusion: Healthcare professionals need to be more aware of the challenges faced by older people with sight loss. Improved promotion of group support and charity services which are best placed to share information, provide fora to learn about coping techniques and strategies, and give older people social support to prevent isolation is needed. Rehabilitation and support services and equipment can only be beneficial if patients know what is available and how to access them. Over-reliance on self-advocacy in current healthcare systems is not conducive to patient-centred care. Implications for Rehabilitation Sight loss in older people can impact on many factors including health management. This study identifies challenges to health management and highlights strategies used by older people with sight loss to manage their health. Access to support often relies on patients seeking information for themselves. However, self-advocacy is challenging due to information accessibility barriers. Informal groups and charities play an important role in educating patients about their condition and advising on available support to facilitate health management.